Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

by Johnny Marks
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Lyrics

(C)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree at the (G)Christ mas par ty hop,

mis tle toe hung where you can see ev ’ry cou ple tries to (C)stop.

Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, let the (G7)Christ mas spir it ring.

Lat er we’ll have some pump kin pie and we’ll do some car ol (C)ing.

(F)You will get a sen ti men tal (Em)feel ing when you hear

(Am)voic es (E)sing ing, (Am7)“Let’s be jol ly, (D7)deck the halls with (G7)boughs of hol ly.” (C)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, have a (G7)hap py hol i day.

Ev ’ry one danc ing mer ri ly in the new old fash ioned (C)way.

(C)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree at the (G)Christ mas par ty hop,

mis tle toe hung where you can see ev ’ry cou ple tries to (C)stop.

Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, let the (G7)Christ mas spir it ring.

Lat er we’ll have some pump kin pie and we’ll do some car ol (C)ing.

(F)You will get a sen ti men tal (Em)feel ing when you hear

(Am)voic es (E)sing ing, (Am7)“Let’s be jol ly, (D7)deck the halls with (G7)boughs of hol ly.” (C)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, have a (G7)hap py hol i day.

Ev ’ry one danc ing mer ri ly in the new old fash ioned (C)way.

new old (Dm)fash (G7)ioned (C)way.

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by Johnny Marks in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree”

Can I learn "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
What key is "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by Johnny Marks played in?
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
"Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" was originally performed by Johnny Marks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Johnny Marks can I play here?
Try "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "A Holly Jolly Christmas". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.